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What is mangosteen juice?

Mangosteens (Garcina mangostana) are tropical fruits native to countries in South East Asia, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. As the result of rapid and increased demand for the fruit, mangosteens are now grown in Brazil and India as well. The fruit is commonly known as the *Queen of Fruits* and the *Food of the Gods*, both for its exquisite taste and healing properties.

The mangosteen is approximately the size of a small apple and has a thick rind and segmented interior similar to an orange.

Whole fruit mangosteen juice is made by liquefying the seeds, rinds and flesh of the mangosteen fruit.

The fruit has an impressive list of active ingredients which are important to maintaining human health. Similar to many fruits, the mangosteen is rich in vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, potassium, iron and calcium. What sets the mangosteen apart from the bunch is the substantial concentration of antioxidants and xanthones it contains.

How can it help you?

Mangosteens have been used for many generations in the fruit's native countries to improve the symptoms of dysentery, including dehydration and diarrhea. The fruit has also been used in poultices to prevent cuts and grazes from becoming infected. It is widely believed that the high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content of the fruit makes it useful as an anti-histamine, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent. The anti-aging and anti-cancer properties of the fruit have also attracted widespread attention. These are just some of the mangosteen benefits.

The manner by which mangosteen induces these effects in humans is not yet clearly understood. It is known that antioxidants, which are present in high quantities in mangosteen juice, are known to boost vitamin and mineral absorption in humans. There have been a few, laboratory-based studies on animals that have indicated the positive benefits of mangosteen.

Major studies on humans are yet to be conducted and it isn't proven that drinking mangosteen supplements on a regular basis would improve health.

The mangosteen has many celebrated properties. It is claimed to have cardiovascular benefits, which include reducing the likelihood of arterial hardening (atherosclerosis), protecting the heart muscle and lowering blood pressure. Mangosteen juice can also improve your heart health by lowering the proportion of circulating blood lipids.

There is emerging evidence that mangosteen juice can help to fight against conditions traditionally associated with aging. These include cruelly disabling conditions such Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, as well as Parkinson's disease. Mangosteen juice also has anti-depressant properties similar to St. John's Wart, and has been linked to help prevent glaucoma and cataracts.

With such a high concentration of vitamins and minerals that stimulate the immune system, it is little wonder that many say that drinking the juice regularly helps them to feel energized.

Best of all, unlike many other foods that are good for you, The manner by which mangosteen juice actually tastes good!